Other Briefings
Thailand’s Special Economic Zones – Opportunities for Investment
Likely to benefit further from Thailand’s continued economic growth are businesses that choose to locate in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Thai border provinces. We analyze the opportunities and incentives on offer in these SEZs in our latest article.
Growing Opportunities for Manufacturing in ASEAN
From the region’s financial services capital in Singapore to its low-cost manufacturing hubs in Vietnam, the ASEAN region offers numerous opportunities for foreign businesses. In this article, we highlight the growing opportunities for manufacturing in ASEAN and the benefits its various FTAs offer.
Philippines Under Duterte: Opportunities and Risks
As the Philippines’ economy continues to experience robust growth, Grapevine Asia Partners assesses the opportunities and risks for foreign investors in the country under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Indonesia’s Investment Outlook for 2018
Indonesia has one of strongest economic fundamentals in the ASEAN region, stable governance and low political risk. Read more about Indonesia’s FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
Managing Trade Secrets in Thailand
Trade secrets are protected by law in many ASEAN countries including Thailand. In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their trade secrets in Thailand.
CPTPP and Opportunities for Businesses in ASEAN
Following the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the 11 remaining signatories agreed to move ahead with a revised TPP. Read more in our latest article on the rechristened Comprehensive Progressive Agreement for the Tran-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Banking Sector Reforms in Myanmar
Myanmar recently permitted export-financing services by seven of 13 foreign banks operating in the country. In this article, we provide insight into Myanmar’s banking reforms and investment opportunities in the sector.
Laos’ Investment Outlook for 2018
Landlocked Laos is among the poorest economies of the world. Yet, in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the economy continues to soar. Read more about Laos’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor – Opportunities for Investment
Last month, Thailand passed the Eastern Economic Corridor Act as a law – rolling out a series of measures to spur foreign investment in the Thai economy. In this article, we look at some of the advantages and benefits available to investors under the new Act.
Singapore’s 2018 Budget: Key Highlights for Businesses
On February 19, Singapore’s finance minister delivered the 2018 budget with a focus on helping businesses in Singapore prepare for future challenges and create new opportunities. In this article, we present key highlights from the budget with important implications for businesses.
